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01-13-2009, 12:56 PM

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I have a very thick skin and was being a little sarcastic in last post.

No, say it ain't so! Actually, you are only guilty of walking in to the Z51/FE1 mine field

01-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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Z51/Z06 diff

Can anyone explain the differences between Z51 and Z06 suspension for me? I viewed this video clip and was pretty surprised at the results:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._z06_zr1_video

01-26-2009, 11:06 AM

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Welcome Army Guy.

01-26-2009, 11:11 AM

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Can anyone explain the differences between Z51 and Z06 suspension for me? I viewed this video clip and was pretty surprised at the results:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._z06_zr1_video

Sure-easy, the Z06 has a slightly larger rear sway bar, harder springs, and stiffer shocks. I would also add the engine is positioned lower in the car moving the center of gravity lower; however, the larger wheels, tires, and brake rotors adds greatly to the rotating mass.

01-26-2009, 11:11 AM

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Can anyone explain the differences between Z51 and Z06 suspension for me? I viewed this video clip and was pretty surprised at the results:

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Not much. I can't get to my chart right now to show you the specs. Slightly higher rate springs and anti-roll bars to handle the larger wheels and tires, and different shock valving, but most would say not better shock valving.

01-26-2009, 12:19 PM

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Maj z06

I was an ETT w/ 205th, is FOB Tombstone still around?

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01-27-2009, 01:17 AM

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I was an ETT w/ 205th, is FOB Tombstone still around?

MAJ Christensen

Not sure, I'm out of Qalat and FOB Apache, we mentor 1-2 Kandak, 205th Corps. Where was Tombstone?

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01-27-2009, 02:57 AM

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Well it's obviously some kind of model................isn't it? It must be way better than the Z06 because you get 45 more!!!!!

Here is the proof......simple math really

Z51 - Z06 = 45 more Zs than the Z06!!

Ah, but the Z71 Off Road package beats them both.

03-02-2012, 09:44 AM

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Makes perfect sense to me!!

03-02-2012, 09:56 AM

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hey army guy......if you don't know then you don't know.nothing to apologize for............if i need to know about something i ask questions or do research.........some people act like they know everything.i guarantee at some point in time they didn't..enjoy your car.it is the best thing i ever bought

03-02-2012, 10:06 AM

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"It boggles my mind that people can spend that much money on something and not know EXACTLY what they are buying. "

What an irony that you were mistaken in your description of what it includes.....just mind boggling...want a little mustard for that shoe before you eat it?